Early Learning Specialist

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Location : EarlyON Child and Family Centre, Woodbridge Centre

Role : Early Learning Specialist

Reports to : Operations Supervisor, EarlyON

Position Type : Full-time – 31-35 hours per week based on program schedule

Compensation : $28.39 per hour

Social Enterprise for Canada (SEC) is a charitable organization started in 1989 and serving York Region, Peel Region and Simcoe County. SEC seeks, secures and delivers a range of public services dedicated to creating communities that exemplify Canadian values of respect, inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability. SEC maintains its head office in Newmarket and provides public service signature expertise for immigrants, newcomers, early learning and development, Family Justice Service, career and labour market integration through programs such as Supervised Access, EarlyOn Child & Family Centres, Welcome Centre for Immigrant Services-Newmarket and several before & after school and licensed childcare programs.

The Opportunity

This position requires a demonstrated ability to deliver core programs, four‑season outdoor programming, virtual programming, and a variety of specialized child and family programs. The Early Learning Specialist consistently meets all expectations of the role and applies “How Does Learning Happen?” in a meaningful and intentional way, fostering positive experiences, engagement, and learning opportunities for children and their families.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Proven ability to effectively facilitate and adapt to the participants through a variety of activities that are aimed at engaging participants in the four foundations of HDLH and lifelong learning and virtual program delivery
• The ability to modify programs to meet the changing needs of participants
• Effectively uses observation and documentation to plan programs and share knowledge of inquiry‑based learning to engage parents and caregivers
• Demonstrated ability to independently deliver core programs and specialized services meeting KPI / Outcomes
• Establish stable and consistent relationships with each child and their families / caregivers
• Extremely knowledgeable on all phases of work with the ability to deliver 40% of all programs / services
• Skilled at identifying referral supports and sharing identified information based on client needs and can recognize indicators (red flags), communicate with families and promote appropriate screenings e.g. ERIK, NDIS
• Aptitude to deliver additional supports to families through referral follow‑up and case management
• Acquires additional trainings both internally and externally to further professional skill development
• Able to present acquired information and knowledge to the team in a logical and professional manner
• Being more intentional in establishing, maintaining and supporting strong relationships with colleagues, teams, children, families and community partners
• Introduces strategies to promote efficiency and streamline of processes
• Has control over feelings toward others that fosters strong relationships, inclusion and respect
• Shows an ability and availability to mentor students as required
• Other duties, relevant to the position, shall be assigned as required

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Work Conditions

Interested candidates should apply by Friday, November 7th, 2025. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Social Enterprise for Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to working with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. Click here to view our full statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

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